in the middle of nowhere

idiom
UK: /ˌɪn ðə ˌmɪdl əv ˈnəʊweə(r)/
US: /ˌɪn ðə ˌmɪdl əv ˈnoʊwer/

  1. A long way from any town or city

    1. We got lost; we were in the middle of nowhere.
    2. Their car broke down in the middle of nowhere, and they had to walk for miles to find help.

Synonyms

backcountry boondocks hinterland outback

Frequently Asked Questions

The phonetic transcription of "in the middle of nowhere" is /ˌɪn ðə ˌmɪdl əv ˈnəʊweə(r)/ in British English and /ˌɪn ðə ˌmɪdl əv ˈnoʊwer/ in American English. Click the 🔊 button to hear both pronunciations.

Synonyms for "in the middle of nowhere": backcountry, boondocks, hinterland, outback.

Example usage of "in the middle of nowhere": "We got lost; we were in the middle of nowhere.". More examples on the page.